# Ken O’Connor

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Episode 894, “I Just Think He’s Nika” (with GolferGareBear)

On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1166 “New Stories” with friend of the show Ken O’Connor, Kirsten Carey (vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway, writer at The Mary Sue, Polygon and many others) and special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in…

121. Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp (1955) Part 2 of 3

This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my series featuring 1955’s Lady and the Tramp. I previously discussed Lady and the Tramp with the help of animation expert Nancy Beiman as part of my series featuring Ken O’Connor. You can watch Disneyland’s Cavalcade of Songs on the Keeping Wa…

Episode 7: Making Grading CALM: Consistent, Accurate, Learning-Focused, and Meaningful

Grading is one of the most powerful forces shaping teaching and learning, yet it’s often misunderstood and inconsistently applied. In this episode of Crowdmark Sessions, host and CEO Michelle Caers sits down with internationally recognized assessment expert Ken O’Connor to unpack what truly fair, a…

122. Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp (1955) Part 3 of 3 with Guests Holly Foster Wells & Marcy Carriker Smothers

This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am concluding my series featuring 1955’s Lady and the Tramp. You can learn more about Peggy Lee at peggylee.com.You can learn more about Marcy Carikker Smothers at her website here. I previously discussed Lady and the Tramp with the help of animation expert…

Episode 907, “The Mines of Manga” (with Golfergare)

Today we’re polishing off our coverage of One Piece Magazine Vol. 20 with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host), friend of the show Ken O’Connor, and special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and Golfergarebear (TikTok sensation)! Plus, a big surprise segment from Za…

Episode 11: The Words we use with students matter

In this episode of Fires in Grading, we’re joined by special guest Ken O’Connor, “The Grade Doctor,” to explore how the words we choose as educators shape the culture of our classrooms. Are we reinforcing a focus on points and grades, or are we creating a learning-centered environment? Tune in for …

Episode 908, “The Mythical Ultraviolent Obsidian Dragon” (with Lucas DeRuyter)

This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1175 “Niddhoggr” with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host), friend of the show Ken O’Connor, and special guest Lucas DeRuyter (journalist with IGN, ANN, and many more)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories…

Episode 912, “Imu’s Spring Break” (with Golfergare)

This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1178 “Waking From a Nightmare” with friend of the show Ken O’Connor, and special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and Golfergarebear (TikTok sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your …

Episode 914, “Wait, I Have A Backstory Too!”

Love that chicken from Popeye’s. Today we’re covering One Piece Vol. 114 with friend of the show Ken O’Connor, and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBS…

Episode 33: Gratitude to Those That Have Influenced Us

In Episode 33 of Fires in Grading, Don, Becky, and Garth reflect on three influential voices who helped shape their thinking about assessment and grading: Ken O’Connor, Tom Guskey, and Rick Wormeli. The team explores how each challenged traditional grading practices, influenced the standards-based …